Project construction quality engineer (site-based Rayong)

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that construction projects meet stringent quality and GMP‑related requirements, supporting Novonesis’ mission to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable solutions. You will work closely with multidisciplinary and international teams to turn complex designs into compliant, operational facilities.

This role is a hands‑on, operational quality position embedded in construction projects for industrial and regulated facilities. You will ensure that construction activities are executed in line with design intent, quality standards, GMP principles and contractual requirements—directly impacting successful commissioning and qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and upholding construction quality standards, procedures and inspection plans across multiple projects.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications, method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) from a quality perspective.
• Monitoring contractor execution to ensure compliance with design, specifications, codes and contract requirements.
• Supporting GMP‑related facility quality requirements, including cleanrooms, zoning, flows, surface finishes, utilities and hygienic design.
• Conducting quality walkdowns and pre‑handover inspections for clean and controlled areas.
• Performing site inspections and quality audits, managing non‑conformances (NCRs) and following up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of inspection records, test reports and as‑built documentation prior to handover.
• Collaborating closely with construction, EHS, engineering, validation and user teams, and providing regular quality status updates and risk highlights to project leadership.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in construction quality control or quality assurance for industrial or large‑scale building projects.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, standards and quality control processes (civil, structural, architectural and/or MEI).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, standards and inspection/test records.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills and follow‑up capability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors, supervisors and international teams.
• English proficiency sufficient for technical documentation, reporting and daily coordination.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value (Nice-to-haves):

• Experience with food, pharmaceutical, biotech or other clean / regulated facilities.
• Familiarity with GMP‑related facility design and construction requirements.
• Experience working on overseas or multicultural project sites.
• Knowledge of commissioning and qualification readiness from a construction quality perspective.
• Additional local language skills relevant to the project location.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact construction projects in regulated environments.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across engineering, quality, validation and operations.
• Exposure to international projects and multicultural teams.
• A strong quality and safety culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.